“The attempt to escape from pain is what creates more pain”
— Gabor Mate
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When people try to avoid feeling hurt or sad, they often end up feeling worse. It’s like if you have a small cut on your finger. If you don’t clean it properly because you're too afraid it will sting, it might get infected and hurt even more later. This happens in life, too. For example, someone who is scared of failing might avoid trying new things. But in the end, they miss out on experiences and feel worse about themselves. It’s better to face your problems directly; this way, you can deal with them and move on. Facing pain may be hard, but avoiding it often makes it grow bigger.
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Emotional pain Escape Healing Mental health Mindfulness Pain Psychology Resilience Self-awareness Suffering
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